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HMS Supply Model Ship Kit, First Fleet 1797: The Fastest Boat that Conquered Australia Now at 1:50 Scale

It was one of the most successful reduced replicas for our modelers friends for many years and… Surprise! The splendid reissue of the 1:50 scale model ship of the Brig HMS Supply (22420), First Fleet 1797 edition is here. This faithful wooden model of the 18th century British ship perfectly represents the aforementioned legendary armed ship since it participated in the founding of Australia as a country establishing a colony. It was the fastest of the well-known First Fleet. Aimed at intermediate modelers, also highly recommended for those with higher skills. Everyone will love building it! Find out how beautiful model on the video below:

KIT CONTENTS OF HMS SUPPLY MODEL SHIP IN WOOD

Build your 1:50 scale model ship of HMS Supply, an English armed brigantine sailing boat from the 18th century. A fundamental jewel for naval modeling. Its assembly system using a false keel and frames brings its construction closer to that of the real ship.

HMS Supply Model Ship Kit in Wood, First Fleet Edition 1787 (22420) by Artesanía Latina.

HMS Supply Model Ship Kit in Wood, First Fleet Edition 1787 (22420) by Artesanía Latina.

This reissue of the model ship kit with HMS Supply brig contains high quality parts. 6 wooden plates cut by high precision laser, 2 photo-etched plates in brass with numerous details -one of them smaller-, set of birch wood parts -veneers, strips and round rods, oak veneer, fantastic set of 11 sails sewn from cotton ready to be placed, cotton threads for rigging in different colors and thicknesses and flags.

HMS Supply Model Ship Kit in Wood, First Fleet Edition 1787 (22420) by Artesanía Latina.

The HMS Supply model ship box comes with thread and brass rods, nails, eyebolts, rings, chain, aluminum parts, die cast parts -anchors, oars, rods, cannons, water pumps-, wooden parts -blocks, frames and beams-, turned parts and acetate.

Likewise, it includes as a gift bonus an exhibition stand with a nominative metal plate – it allows you to place both the boat and its boat -, 7figures in die-cast and copper lining for the hull. To work with copper on the boat, we recommend our 5 mm Micro Riveting Tool (27320), sold separately.

HMS Supply Model Ship Kit in Wood, First Fleet Edition 1787 (22420) by Artesanía Latina.

BRIGANTINE HMS SUPPLY MODEL SHIP KIT INSTRUCTIONS

For its assembly, you can follow our complete step-by-step guide entirely on video – very easy to follow – which you can watch for free at our Youtube channel -click here-. To do this, you can also scan the existing QR code on the box and on the parts list. It will be like a masterclass carried out by our professional modelers. The kit does not contain printed instructions.

The plan and the parts list are printed.

Plan of HMS Supply Model Ship Kit in Wood, First Fleet Edition 1787 (22420) by Artesanía Latina. Parts List of HMS Supply Model Ship Kit in Wood, First Fleet Edition 1787 (22420) by Artesanía Latina.

A paper template is included to help the modeler in the process of building the model. Once built, this faithful miniature replica measures 23.11” (587 mm) length, 11.10” (282 mm) width and 26.65” (677 mm) height.

HMS Supply Model Ship Kit in Wood, First Fleet Edition 1787 (22420) by Artesanía Latina. HMS Supply Model Ship Kit in Wood, First Fleet Edition 1787 (22420) by Artesanía Latina.

FINAL FINISHES FOR MODEL SHIP: PAINTS AND LED LIGHTS

Complete your wooden model ship of this beautiful ship by obtaining the best finishes for your HMS Supply at 1/50 scale by painting it with the Specific Set of Paints for HMS Supply (277PACK7), sold separately.

Specific Set of Paints for HMS Supply (277PACK7) by Artesanía Latina. HMS Supply Model Ship Kit in Wood, First Fleet Edition 1787 (22420) by Artesanía Latina.

Also, remember that, as the boat is prepared to be illuminated, the model can come to even more life with the installation of our Set of LED Lighting for Models and DIY Projects (27590), also available separately.

LED Lightning Set for Scale Models and DIY Projects (27590) by Artesanía Latina.

HISTORY HMS SUPPLY: ‘FIRST FLEET’ SHIP TO COLONIZE AUSTRALIA

Discover HMS Supply, a wooden model ship of the English armed brigantine sailing boat from the 18th century. It was an essential part of the so-called First Fleet of the Royal Navy that colonized and founded Australia. HMS Supply was their oldest, smallest and fastest ship. Built in 1759 as a 175-ton armed vessel, she became the colony’s only link to the outside world after the loss of HMS Sirius in 1790. HMS Supply, precisely, was intended to be aship support for HMS Sirius(1786).

The HMS Supply was a brigantine, that is, a ship that had two masts and square sails. In addition, it was also a sloop, that is, a small ship with a single gun deck. It had eight small three-pounder guns and carried 50 men. Its dimensions were 21 meters -70 feet- in length and 8 meters -26 feet- in width.

From 1759 to 1786, HMS Supply was used to transport naval supplies between Thames and English Channel ports. During this period, she was docked at Deptford Dockyard. There she underwent minor repairs as necessary to maintain her seaworthiness.

On May 13, 1787, the ‘First Fleet’ left Plymouth – England – heading towards the antipodes. Under the command of Commodore Arthur Philip, the convoy was made up of 11 ships, carrying 1,500 sailors and officers with their families, as well as 732 convicts. They were heading to the great land of the south to establish the penal colony of New South Wales – a coast previously explored by James Cook. It would later become the first state of the Australian Commonwealth.

HISTORY II: CONSOLIDATION OF A NEW NATION

On January 19, 1788, eight months and a week later, the fleet arrived at Botany Bay, with HMS Supply being the first to dock. On January 26, 1788, seven days later, everyone arrived at Port Jackson – the future Port of Sydney -. Philip landed to proclaim Australia’s first national day and become the new nation’s first governor. The 168-ton HMS Supply was the fastest sailing ship in the ‘First Fleet’ and served as explorer and messenger during the voyage. HMS Supply rivals Sirius as the most famous historic ship of the new Australian nation. On 26 November 1791, she left Port Jackson and sailed via Cape Horn, arriving at Plymouth on 21 April 1792.

Now, you have the great opportunity to build this great 1:50 scale model ship of the HMS Supply First Fleet 1787 (22420) on our new Modeling Workshop (27648-N), sold separately.

HMS Supply Model Ship Kit in Wood, First Fleet Edition 1787 (22420) by Artesanía Latina.

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Saint Malo Model Ship: New 1:20 Scale Model of the French Fishing Boat in Wood for Beginners

One of the most beautiful traditional fishing boats on the market… Now with a lifting! The team of modelers from Artesanía Latina has designed and developed a new concept for the model of this French ship. Everything to make the assembly experience friendly, simple and fun. It is a great satisfaction to introduce to our modeling friends the new Saint Malo model ship (19010-N), the Gallic doris from the end of the 19th century. Your 1:20 scale fishing boat modeling kit is aimed at beginner modelers and, also, to those who want to complete their private collection of fishing boats.

Saint Malo Model Ship. French Fishing Boat of the Doris Class at 1:20 Échelle (19010-N) made by Artesanía Latina.

SAINT MALO MODEL SHIP: WOODEN MODELING KIT CONTENTS

A naval jewel that will delight those who want to start in the wonderful world of naval modeling building your own new 1:20 scale model in wood of the fishing boat –doris classSaint Malo. Some fishermen still use this type of boat today in the bay of Mont Saint-Michel on the Normandy coast, as well as in Saint Pierre and Miquelon to set trammel lines or lobster and shrimp traps. However, the vast majority of the doris used are intended for leisure. Artisan doris builders still exist today.

The renewed model ship Saint Malo… With an improved assembly experience that is much easier and more enjoyable! In addition, its assembly system using a false keel and frames brings its design closer to that of a real ship and will delight novice modelers who build this faithful miniature replica.

Saint Malo Model Ship. French Fishing Boat of the Doris Class at 1:20 Échelle (19010-N) made by Artesanía Latina.

The renewed 2023 naval modeling kit with the model of the French fishing boat Saint Malo contains all the necessary parts for assembling this naval model. The box brings parts of board plates cut by high precision laser. It also comes with a set of strips, sheets and round wooden rods, accessories in die-cast, brass and wood, and a sticker.

Saint Malo Model Ship. French Fishing Boat of the Doris Class at 1:20 Échelle (19010-N) made by Artesanía Latina. Saint Malo Model Ship. French Fishing Boat of the Doris Class at 1:20 Échelle (19010-N) made by Artesanía Latina. Saint Malo Model Ship. French Fishing Boat of the Doris Class at 1:20 Échelle (19010-N) made by Artesanía Latina.

It also brings a magnificent set of hand-sewn cotton sails ready to be placed and cotton thread.

Saint Malo Model Ship. French Fishing Boat of the Doris Class at 1:20 Échelle (19010-N) made by Artesanía Latina.

As a gift bonus, beautiful wooden exhibition base to assemble with name plate of the boat.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON VIDEO FOR SAINT MALO’S ASSEMBLY

For the assembly of the model of the French fishing boat Saint Malo, you have our renewed and complete step-by-step instructions made by our modelers on video. As if it were an exclusive masterclass, we teach you how to build your model. You will enjoy the hobby of naval modeling even more and you will learn professional techniques. To do this, simply visit our YouTube Channel where you can find all the video tutorials. It does not come with printed instructions.

It includes printed boat plan and parts list. Once it is built, the model measures 13.58” (345mm) length, 3.54” (90mm) width and 8.66” (220mm) height.

Thanks to the video below, you can learn about some of the modeling tools that you will need during the assembly process of the faithful miniature replica of doris Saint Malo.

SAINT MALO MODEL SHIP: ACRYLIC PAINTS SET

If you want to achieve a perfect and faithful finish, we recommend that you paint your Saint Malo fishing boat model with its Specific Acrylic Paints Set (277PACK24), for sale separately. This has 6 pots of different paints, each one with 20 ml of product. It includes the following colors in paints: Off-White, Off-Black, Buff, Burnt Umber, French Blue and Orange.

Acrylic Paints Set for Fishing Boat Saint Malo (277PACK24) by Artesanía Latina.

The drying time of the pack of water-based paints for the model ship Saint Malo is very fast. Paints dry to the touch in about 20 minutes and fully dry in an hour. If you need to give a second layer, you will only have to wait approximately 6 hours. It is advisable to apply a primer coat before to paint. The final result will be what your eyes see under these lines… Beautiful model!

Saint Malo Model Ship. French Fishing Boat of the Doris Class at 1:20 Échelle (19010-N) made by Artesanía Latina. Saint Malo Model Ship. French Fishing Boat of the Doris Class at 1:20 Échelle (19010-N) made by Artesanía Latina. Saint Malo Model Ship. French Fishing Boat of the Doris Class at 1:20 Échelle (19010-N) made by Artesanía Latina. Saint Malo Model Ship. French Fishing Boat of the Doris Class at 1:20 Échelle (19010-N) made by Artesanía Latina.Saint Malo Model Ship. French Fishing Boat of the Doris Class at 1:20 Échelle (19010-N) made by Artesanía Latina.

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Wooden Galleon Model San Francisco II: Precious Faithful Replica in Miniature in Wood of the 16th Century Spanish Ship

The naval modeling is lucky thanks to the existence of this artwork, of this museum jewel, of the faithful miniature replica of the most famous galleon in Spanish naval history. The wooden galleon model San Francisco II (22452-N) from the 16th century made by Artesanía Latina contains the 1:90 scale model in from a ship that delights both beginners and more experienced modelers. Of course, it is aimed at those who have a intermediate level of skills and knowledge. You can enjoy beautiful decks, cannons, boats, anchor, shields and, in short, a very detailed decoration.

Galleon Model in Wood San Francisco II (22452-N) 1:90 Scale for Intermediate Level Modelers.

Wooden galleon model San Francisco II has more than 1,400 parts made of the highest quality woods. We assure you great enjoyment during the assembly process of this magnificent model ship. Its construction system using false keel and frames is the most similar to that of the real boat, making this miniature a great modeling wonder. Show off a beautiful galleon with your family and friends, we guarantee that they will be amazed. Once built, it can be placed in any room at your home or office due to its compact dimensions. It measures 26.77” (680mm) length, 20.47” (520mm) height and 9.44” (240mm) width. Let’s check the great contents of this ship model kit.

Galleon Model in Wood San Francisco II (22452-N) 1:90 Scale for Intermediate Level Modelers.

KIT CONTENTS OF WOODEN GALLEON MODEL SAN FRANCISCO II

The kit contents with wooden galleon model of San Francisco II (22452-N) are qualified with a simple adjective: excellent. It has a laser-cut wooden structure, birch strips and sapele veneer. It also offers brass photo-etched decoration to increase realism. Without forgetting its cotton sails -and threads- sewn by hand and flags prepared to be placed.

Galleon Model in Wood San Francisco II (22452-N) 1:90 Scale for Intermediate Level Modelers.

Galleon Model in Wood San Francisco II (22452-N) 1:90 Scale for Intermediate Level Modelers.

As a gift bonus, the San Francisco II wooden galleon model includes a wooden exhibition base with a metal name plate for the Spanish ship. In addition, five metal figures to be painted totally free.

Galleon Model in Wood San Francisco II (22452-N) 1:90 Scale for Intermediate Level Modelers.

For more info, under these lines you can watch the video of the ‘Unboxing’ in which all the contents of this fabulous naval modeling kit are shown.

PRECISE DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSEMBLE WOODEN GALLEON MODEL SAN FRANCISCO II

And the construction of the boat… We have made it more comfortable for the modeler! Our 3D designers and modelers have worked hard for hours, days and weeks so that Artesania Latina customers who buy this wooden ship do not suffer. Without more complications than due when assembling all the elements related to the rigging: the poles, the lines and the sails. They have thought of everything to make your assembly easy and pleasant.

Galleon Model in Wood San Francisco II (22452-N) 1:90 Scale for Intermediate Level Modelers.

This process is precisely explained in a simple way on its very detailed instructions multimedia on DVD format for computer (Windows and Mac). With twenty video tutorials and more than 1,000 color images with all the steps!

PERFECT FINISHES THANKS TO THE PAINTS SET FOR GALLEONS

If the modeler who builds the wooden galleon model San Francisco II (22452-N) wants to achieve the best finishes, we have the solution. For sale separately, the Paints Set for Galleons and Caravels (277PACK8) by Artesanía Latina is the optimal alternative. 12 jars of 20 ml with quick-drying water-based acrylic paints so that your miniature replica of this historic ship shines at your room.

Paints Set for Caravels and Galleons Models (277PACK8) by Artesanía Latina.

Galleon Model in Wood San Francisco II (22452-N) 1:90 Scale for Intermediate Level Modelers.

HISTORY OF THE SPANISH GALLEONS OF THE 16TH AND 17TH CENTURIES

The GalleonsThe most important ships of Spanish and perhaps world naval history. San Francisco II sailed the planet’s seas during the 16th and 17th centuries, it was the most relevant of all due to its great power and was part of the well-known Spanish Armada.

For more than a century and a half, they were the quintessential vessels thanks to their great cargo capacity and their weapons power. They sailed the waters of the Earth during long voyages between Spain and the Indies. Not only for commercial issues but also for military purposes.

Everything has been said, all you have to do is assemble this wonderful naval modeling kit with the wooden galleon model San Francisco II (22452-N) to realize something important. You will have fun and feel proud!

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King of Mississippi Accessories: Customize Your Paddle Steamer Model

We already anticipated it in the previous post! Now, we present all the available accessories to customize your new King of the Mississippi paddle steamer model. Your 1/80 scale wooden model of this wheeled steamboat, renovated in 2021, is crying out for you.

Ship Model Building. New King of the Mississippi Paddle Steamer Model 1/80 (20515).

Artesania Latina team has thought down to the smallest detail. Your scale model comes to life and has the best finishes thanks to King of the Mississippi accessories, which are sold separately. Figurines, lighting, engine -on sale soon- and paints, which we are going to talk about specifically below. In this way, the modeler can add these sets to his historical scale model… And make it more beautiful and faithful to the original replica than ever!

KING OF MISSISSIPPI ACCESSORIES: SET 18 METAL FIGURINES

The decks and compartments of the wooden model of the King of the Mississippi wheeled steamboat are going to be packed with people. Of all ages and all dressed in beautiful period costumes. For this, Artesanía Latina has created a Set of 18 Metal Figurines for the modeler to assemble and paint.

King of Mississippi Accessories. Set of 18 Metal Figures for New King of the Mississippi Paddle Steamer Model 1/80 (20515).

The metal figurines also have a 1/80 scale so that they are perfectly positioned according to the paddle steamer ship model measurements.

King of Mississippi Accessories. Set of 18 Metal Figures for New King of the Mississippi Paddle Steamer Model 1/80 (20515).

Altogether, it has 18 figurines distributed as follows. 14 human characters, including the crew and the passengers themselves. Not fotget to mention 4 animals, 2 horses and 2 cows.

King of Mississippi Accessories. Set of 18 Metal Figures for New King of the Mississippi Paddle Steamer Model 1/80 (20515).

This Set of 18 Metal Figurines can also be used for other ship models with similar scales and that are historical and approximately the same time. Thus, the clothes which the characters are dressed will not clash.

King of Mississippi Accessories. Set of 18 Metal Figures for New King of the Mississippi Paddle Steamer Model 1/80 (20515).

In order for the modeler to glue the figures, we recommend using our Set of Thick Cyanoacrylate and Spray Accelerator. On the other hand, we have created two packs of paints with which you can paint these little figures in great detail. The Basic Paints Set for Figurines and the Advanced Set… Your choice!

LED LIGHTING, ANOTHER OF THE KING OF MISSISSIPPI ACCESSORIES

We are passionate about LED lighting! Imagine walking into the room where the wooden model of the New King of the Mississippi paddle steamer is on display at dusk or at night. Suddenly, he turns his head and realizes that the scale model is illuminated. We assure you that you will think the following: How wonderful!

King of Mississippi Accessories. Set of LED Lightning for New King of the Mississippi Paddle Steamer Model 1/80 (20515).

So Artesania Latina modelers have designed a LED Lighting Set. Also previously, they added a pre-installation to the model so that everything works perfectly.

King of Mississippi Accessories. Set of LED Lightning for New King of the Mississippi Paddle Steamer Model 1/80 (20515).

Thanks to this LED Lighting Set, the modeler has ten candle-effect LED lights and four continuous lighting. All, yellow, 3 millimeters and 3 volts. In addition, it contains a battery holder for two AAA batteries and another for a button cell. Not to mention the on / off switch, eight meters of wiring, half a meter of heat-shrink sleeve and one meter of tin. The set brings everything so that the modeler only has to place the lighting system and it is such that.

MOTOR FOR THE MOVEMENT OF THE PADDLE WHEEL ON SALE SOON

It’s a great addition to this wooden scale model! Another great accessory for the King of the Mississippi is the Motion Motor Set (27591) for the paddle wheel. Now for sale separately.

The new mobile turbine of the new model design moves as if it were plowing through the waters of any navigable North American river. Simply spectacular! As if it were the real ship when the turbine provides the navigation power.

The small engine from the set is mounted on the stern wall. This powers the turbine with a pulley and a rubber band.

King of Mississippi Accessories. New Turbine Motor for New King of the Mississippi Paddle Steamer Model 1/80 (20515).

In this sense, it is totally practicable. That is, whenever you want, you can make adjustments to the engine or the aforementioned rubber. In the event that it later deteriorates, you can replace it without any problem.

On the other hand, Artesania Latina modelers and designers have also developed the pre-installation of the smoke outlet for the funnels. These have been made hollow so that the smoke can escape … As if it were the real ship and it was sailing!

The creation of the system that allows the creation of smoke must be the initiative of the modeler. Artesania Latina does not currently include any set for it in its product catalog. We recommend that you find an electronic dispenser and place it in the service chamber. In that place, which is where the funnels are located, fill the reservoir with liquid.

KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI ACCESSORIES: PAINTS SET

Steamboats were created by Robert Fulton. A model of one of these as relevant as King of the Mississippi should show the best finishes. Another of the essential accessories of the King of the Mississippi is its Paints Set, which is sold separately from the naval modeling kit.

Six bottles of acrylic water-based paint with 20 ml each for a single purpose. Paint your wheel steamboat model with the necessary colors. Thus, the miniature replica is even more faithful to the original. Off-white, off-black, gold, burnt umber, buff and bright red are the colors that make up the paints set for King of the Mississippi.

King of Mississippi Accessories. Paints Set for New King of the Mississippi Paddle Steamer Model 1/80 (20515).

The modeler can use both an airbrush and a brush during the painting process. 20 minutes after application, the paint is dry to the touch; an hour, totally dry. To paint another coat on top, you must wait 6 hours.

We recommend that you apply a primer lyer for best results before painting. Our Basic Finishes Set, for sale separately, has this product and two more very useful ones: thinner for airbrush and semi-gloss transparent varnish.

Finally, you also have the Hardwoods Dyes Set for the parts of the King of the Mississippi paddle steamer model that you need. It does not come with the modeling kit.

Finally, the King of the Mississippi accessories will give the model its master touch. Feel free to add them to this 1/80 scale naval modeling kit if you want it to be simply… Spectacular!

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Ship Hull Construction: Assembly of a Wooden Boat Model (III)

Once the modeler who starts in the world of ship modeling has prepared the workshop and has supplied the necessary tools for modeling according to the skill level, the ship model lover can begin to know everything about the ship hull construction of the boat model thanks to this post.

On this way, the steps that will be undertaken to carry out this purpose are divided as follows. Firstly, we emphasize that it is necessary to check the contents of the modeling kit, so that the modeler becomes familiar with the shapes of the different parts. Also, as most of these kits, in this case ship modeling, have a list of parts, we recommend that you make sure that all parts are present. It is also convenient to see if it brings all the plans and instructions for its construction. (Artesania Latina modeling kits bring them on DVD format).

Naval modeling. Wooden Ship Model Captain Boat Santisima Trinidad (19014).

SHIP HULL CONSTRUCTION: KEEL AND FRAMES OF THE SHIP MODEL

The next action would be the assembly of the keel. It is the fundamental area of ​​the ship’s model structure. It goes from the bow to the stern of the ship longitudinally on the exact center of the model, since everything will be built from this part.

Ship Hull Construction. Assembly of the Wooden Naval Model Keel.

Remember to take the drawings that show the hull assembly and hang them in front of you, at your workshop. On this way, you can quickly and clearly see how to assemble each part.

Ship Hull Construction. Plan for the Assembly of the Wooden Ship Model San Juan Nepomuceno (22860).

The next step would be to adjust the frames to the keel, although the modeler must first make sure that they are not broken. The good thing about Artesania Latina modeling kits is that you don’t have to file the frames before they are placed. They are ready to fit. Just do not paste them until you see that, once placed, all are perfectly.

Ship Hull Construction. Adjustment of the Frames on the Assembly of the Wooden Ship Model.

ASSEMBLY OF SHIP MODEL DECK AND MASTS

Afterwards, the modeler must check and fit the decks of the wooden ship model. This action has a great relevance since the decks will make the keel straight, and it help align the frames.

Small scale models, usually aimed at beginner modelers, only have one deck, thus facilitating the work of the novice. Never force the cover on the frames when assembling it, be very careful, or it will yield and damage the hull construction.

Fitting the Decks on the Assembly of the Wooden Ship Model.

As for the installation of the masts, Artesania Latina’s ship miniatures facilitate the assembly to the modelers, because they will only have to insert the masts through holes arranged for it on the deck and the keel. Speaking about other brands, you have to put some wooden blocks to hold the mâsts. But we will comment this later, although we show you below where they would be inserted.

Assembly of the Masts on a Wooden Ship Model.

 

SHIP HULL CONSTRUCTION: BOW AND STERN OF THE NAVAL MODEL

It is time to assemble and fit the bow and stern parts – the stern reinforcement is not necessary on Artesania Latina’s boat models because it comes to ‘die’ at the end of the last frame-, which will provide a solid base to the wooden strips that will finally cover the hull. The parts provided must be symmetrical and follow the shape of the mentioned hull of the wooden ship model.

Placement of Bow and Stern Parts on the Wooden Ship Model Assembly.

Once you have seen the good disposition of the frames and that the decks are not bent or sunk, proceed to glue them, as well as the rest of the ship built, with cyanoacrylate for porous materials because you are working with wood. Once you have pasted everything, let it dry for at least twenty four hours. We will speak about more steps for ship hull construction on next post.

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